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CTV News
06-07-2025
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Volunteers come together to pull invasive species from Wye Marsh
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is doing their part to remove invasive species with their habitat restoration days. The program is run by the marsh but relies on volunteers and drop ins to help pull invasive species from the land. The event happens every Sunday at Wye Marsh from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Miriam Robitaille, stewardship manager at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre said they are focused on two main invasive species. 'This summer we are focusing on removing buckthorn and honeysuckle,' said Robitaille. 'There is glossy buckthorn and common buckthorn, both are non-native to Canada and have really taken over the site.' She added the invasive species push other native pants out of their natural habitat and could be harmful to wildlife. 'Their berries are known to not be very good for birds,' said Robitaille. 'They just do not have the same nutritional content like some of our native berries.' Once the species are removed, they will be placed with native species. The wildlife center is also planning on planting more trees at the end of year. 'We are looking at planting 1000-1500 trees,' said Robitaille. 'We need the space.' Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is always looking for volunteers for help with the removal of the invasive species and are thankful for the help they do receive. 'The volunteers at the Wye Marsh are our lifeblood,' said Robitaille. 'Every single time that a volunteer comes up, even if its just one, they are so much help and we could definitely not do it without them.' If you are interested about learning more or becoming a volunteer you can go the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre's website
CTV News
14-05-2025
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- CTV News
Large snapping turtle to be released in Midland after recovering from injury
A large snapping turtle found injured last summer will be released back into the marsh where he came on Fri., May 16, 2025. (Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre/FB)
